Mr. Bruce Harrison Lewis

The Obituary Bruce Harrison Lewis Sr. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To my dear beloved family, If you are reading this, it only means one thing, My Heavenly Father stopped by my home and called me from Labor to Reward. I’m at rest, at last. Don’t worry about me; I am finally FREE. Love, Bruce ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Bruce was born Wednesday, December 1, 1948, in Oxford, Pennsylvania, son of Marian Louise Harrison Lewis and the late Ervin Winfield Lewis. Bruce graduated from the Oxford Area High School, Class of 1968. On February 20, 1975, he married Sarah Bernice Elliott. This union was blessed with three children, James, Bruce Jr. and Katherine. A faithful and dedicated member of The First Baptist Church of Steelton, Bruce served with the Deacon, Trustee, Choir and Charles Donahue Male Chorus Ministries. He also shared his deep melodious bass voice as a member of the Capital Area Music Association (CAMA). Whether day or night, Bruce assisted at the church to ensure everything was as it should be, doors opened, doors locked, tables set-up for special events, lawn care, snow removal, “and-on-and-on.” Whatever needed to be done at the church, Bruce along with his brother-in-law, Deacon Julian Elliott, Brother Reggie Edmonds, Brother James Bronson Jr. and Brother Harry Miller took care of as a way of showing their Christian Discipleship. Bruce’s employment path included Carolina Freight from 1971 to 1999, Red Star Trucking from 1999 to 2004, and New Penn Motor Express from 2004 until his retirement on January 1, 2012. Not being able to sit at home doing nothing, Bruce along with his brother-in-law Julian and Mr. Bronson began cutting grass for several of The First Baptist Church members who were unable to cut their own grass for whatever reasons. These three men being led by the Holy Spirit used this lawn business as a way to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Bruce loved bowling. He was a member of the Friday Night Bowling League, Monday Night Booster League sponsored by the 230 Café, the 700 Bowling Club, and he served as First Vice President of The National Bowling Association (TNBA). At 4:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 9, 2015, from his Lincoln Street home in Steelton, Pennsylvania, the Lord called Bruce Home to Rest. He leaves not to mourn his passing, but to celebrate his life while sharing many priceless memories: his mother, Marian Louise Harrison Lewis of Lincoln University, PA; his devoted wife, Sarah B. Lewis of Steelton, PA; two sons, James E. Lewis (Brooke) of Nederland, TX, and Bruce H. Lewis Jr., DVM (Yolette) of Las Vegas, NV; one daughter, Katherine Marie Lewis Hairston of Steelton; ten grandchildren, Jaime, Chyna, Tanisha, Kaleb, Jillian, Alexis, Kamille, Imani, Asia and Eron; five siblings, Dianne V. Ward (Sam) of Newark, DE, Gordon T. Lewis and Ervin W. Lewis III, both of Lincoln University, PA, Gregory Lewis (Pamela) of Bear, DE, and Mary Grace “GiGi” Davis of Lincoln University, PA; brother-in-law, Deacon Julian Elliott; sister-in-law, Hilda Elliott; cousins, nieces, nephews, church family, friends, co-workers and neighbors who will all miss him. In All Things, We Give Thanks! Lovingly Submitted by Bruce’s Family Mr. Lewis’ life will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Thursday, September 17th, at his church, 1850 S. 19th Street, Harrisburg, with viewing 9-11 a.m. Interment will be at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Professional services entrusted to Wallace Funeral Directors.

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Mr. Bruce Harrison Lewis

December 1, 1948 - September 9, 2015